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The coming together of KL and Rahul: As opener and mentor, KL Rahul finds happy space on tour of Australia

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The coming together of KL and Rahul: As opener and mentor, KL Rahul finds happy space on tour of Australia

[ad_1] KL Rahul had been just officially censured by the Indian cricket board for participating in a controversial episode of the talk show Koffee With Karan, along with Hardik Pandya. His friend David Mathias remembers meeting him the next day. “Oh there was nothing to talk about it at all. We have an unfiltered relationship – share everything really that upsets or excites us. That didn’t feature much. Mothers of our friends did say, ‘Oh but Rahul was such a good boy in that!’ The only thing KL told me is from now on if anyone asks you to recount any funny stories about me, tell them you have plenty but none to share!”.There are two Rahuls out there – the tattoo-loving, Pandya’s party-friend KL and the more sober Rahul, who grew up idolising Rahul Dravid’s batting. In times of crisis, KL...

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Watch: Virat Kohli rolls his arm over in net session | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] Virat Kohli at Optus Stadium on November 19, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Virat Kohli was seen rolling his arm in the nets in Adelaide on Tuesday as Indian pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, alongside seam-bowling allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, endured a rather quiet outing. Kohli has prior bowling experience in international cricket, having bowled in eleven Test innings without taking a wicket. However, he has five ODI wickets and four T20I wickets to his name.Coming off a recent century in Perth, Kohli was dismissed twice by edges in the pink-ball Test. Both dismissals resulted in catches—one by the second slip and the other by the wicketkeeper.Kohli’s net session began cautiously, gradually building in intensity, reflecting a measured ...

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India vs Australia: Cheteshwar Pujara suggests key changes for India’s playing XI ahead of crucial Brisbane Test | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] Cheteshwar Pujara (X Photo) NEW DELHI: Cheteshwar Pujara has shared his thoughts on potential adjustments to India's playing eleven for the crucial third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane. He suggested that Washington Sundar might replace Ravichandran Ashwin. He also expressed support for pacer Harshit Rana despite a poor outing in the second Test in Adelaide.Sundar showcased his skills with both bat and ball during India's big 295-run victory in the series opener in Perth. He was subsequently excluded from the Adelaide Test, with Ashwin taking his place. Ashwin's limited impact in the second match, combined with India's 10-wicket defeat, has raised the possibility of Sundar's return.Border-Gavaskar TrophyPujara shared his insights on Star Sports: “I feel only one cha...

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‘It’s time to look ahead’: Team India sweats it out in Adelaide – Watch – Times of India

[ad_1] Virat Kohli during the net session in Adelaide. (Video grab) NEW DELHI: After a humbling 10-wicket defeat in the pink-ball Test at Adelaide Oval, the Indian cricket team wasted no time in regrouping, holding an intense net session in Adelaide on Tuesday. The visitors, who endured consecutive batting collapses against Australia's pace attack, looked determined to rebound in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Border-Gavaskar TrophyThe series, currently tied 1-1, has India seeking redemption after their strong start with a commanding 295-run victory in Perth. The third Test, beginning on December 14 in Brisbane, is crucial not just for the series outcome but also for India’s hopes of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) final. The Board of Control for Cricket in Indi...

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Can Rohit Sharma get his groove back in Australia? | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] Rohit Sharma's poor form and India's consecutive Test losses under his captaincy raise concerns about his place in the team. His struggles against swing and pace in Australia, coupled with a recent string of low scores, have prompted questions about his batting approach and whether his age is a factor. ADELAIDE: “When you come to Australia, your best chance of winning a Test match is by putting runs on the board.” This was a downcast Rohit Sharma after India failed collectively as a batting unit in the day-night Test. The team’s front man has, as is the norm, been left facing most of the heat following India’s defeat in less than three days to Australia in the second Test.The regular opener even dropped down to No. 6 to avoid unsettling the opening combination of Yashasvi Jaiswal ...